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Top1Dog525 · 11-23-2009, 01:23 AM

I have a slight rattling/buzzing sound coming from the plastic that wraps around above the left and right fairings (below is a pic). It happens mostly on the left one but occasionally will do it on the right. It sounds like plastic vibrating, but Ive taken them of reseated them, and made sure all the bolts we tightened... but it still does it. Any ideas on how I can fix it.

PS. I know it is coming from the highlighted areas below because when riding down the road and it buzzing I can lightly push on it and it will quit. Also, it doesnt do it when im at high speeds, but when i start slowing down it will start, and then stop again when I reach near 0 mph.

fz6rwolf · 11-23-2009, 05:06 AM

I have the same on the left side and can't seem to fix it either.

stuna · 11-23-2009, 06:52 AM

i would glue some foam to the back of it . it has to be a harmoic resonace

**99vengeur** · 11-23-2009, 09:20 AM

A lot of people have heard the buzzing. Most of them reported that the problem was actually the windscreen was loose. Try tightening the bolts around the windscreen and see if that helps. You may even want to replace the plastic screws with metal ones.

cbzdel · 11-23-2009, 10:02 AM

same problem here as well, i ripped it apart a few times and found nothing.. still does it

jspansel · 11-23-2009, 10:30 AM

See where the "horns" are coming up where the windshield attaches? Thats where mine was doing it. I separated the two plastic pieces and put some black foam in it. Just enough to keep some pressure on it. Stopped it.

Top1Dog525 · 11-23-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jspansel

See where the "horns" are coming up where the windshield attaches? Thats where mine was doing it. I separated the two plastic pieces and put some black foam in it. Just enough to keep some pressure on it. Stopped it.

Well, im kinda glad that im not the only one with this problem lol. I will definitely try putting some kinda foam or cloth on it and see if that helps. Thanks for the advice.

Top1Dog525 · 11-23-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cbzdel

same problem here as well, i ripped it apart a few times and found nothing.. still does it

Yea, I know what you mean. I must have taken mine apart a half dozen times and found nothing. If I EVER find a solution ill definitely let everyone know, this is gonna be my little project for the next few days... wish me luck

stuna · 11-23-2009, 12:13 PM

i have been working on cars for many of years . when they have a prob. like this they hang weights off of things to get rid of harmonic noises . a buzz or noise caused by vibration at a certain frequency
ever notice a chamber off a intake on a car ? like a extra box , there for intake noise at a certain frequency ,its there to cancel it out . there called a quarter wave camber . my snowmobile has one on the exhaust , looks like a handle. vibes can cause some weird noises . go for a ride in a car and OPEN ONLY A REAR WINDOW . HURTS HU ? then crack open a front one ..........

YamaDon · 11-24-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Top1Dog525

I have a slight rattling/buzzing sound coming from the plastic that wraps around above the left and right fairings (below is a pic). It happens mostly on the left one but occasionally will do it on the right. It sounds like plastic vibrating, but Ive taken them of reseated them, and made sure all the bolts we tightened... but it still does it. Any ideas on how I can fix it.

PS. I know it is coming from the highlighted areas below because when riding down the road and it buzzing I can lightly push on it and it will quit. Also, it doesnt do it when im at high speeds, but when i start slowing down it will start, and then stop again when I reach near 0 mph.

Had the same thing happen to mine, but was the upper piece around the cluster. Used some flocked (fuzzie) tape from a "sqeak and rattle kit" at the Ford dealership where I work. NOISE GONE.

11-23-2009, 01:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Top1Dog525 Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R (Raven) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 51 Thanks: 10 Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Buzzing Noise Driving Me Insane! I have a slight rattling/buzzing sound coming from the plastic that wraps around above the left and right fairings (below is a pic). It happens mostly on the left one but occasionally will do it on the right. It sounds like plastic vibrating, but Ive taken them of reseated them, and made sure all the bolts we tightened... but it still does it. Any ideas on how I can fix it. PS. I know it is coming from the highlighted areas below because when riding down the road and it buzzing I can lightly push on it and it will quit. Also, it doesnt do it when im at high speeds, but when i start slowing down it will start, and then stop again when I reach near 0 mph. __________________ 2009 Yamaha FZ6R "Raven"// Joe Rocket Manta Magnetic Tank Bag / Cortech Sport Saddlebags / Tour Master Deluxe Tail Bag //

11-23-2009, 05:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
fz6rwolf Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 504 Thanks: 41 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	I have the same on the left side and can't seem to fix it either. __________________ "Be nice, until it's time not to be nice" (Roadhouse) Cortech saddlebags, tank bag, decals removed. Someday hardcase bags, aftermarket touring windshield to be light sport-tourer. Ride whenever you can, it's better therapy than medications!!!

11-23-2009, 09:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
99vengeur Administrator Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 719 Thanked 753 Times in 477 Posts	A lot of people have heard the buzzing. Most of them reported that the problem was actually the windscreen was loose. Try tightening the bolts around the windscreen and see if that helps. You may even want to replace the plastic screws with metal ones. __________________ Robert 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R//Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders//Evotech Swingarm Spools//Two Brothers Racing V.A.L.E. Complete Carbon Fiber Exhaust//Two Brothers Racing JuiceBox//Driven AIS Blockoff Plates//Uscgduncan Fender Eliminator//Custom Garage Door Opener//Custom Painted Windscreen//Bi-xenon Projector Retrofit with Blue Angel Eye//More in the making...

11-23-2009, 10:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
cbzdel Super Moderator Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,061 Thanks: 37 Thanked 222 Times in 105 Posts	same problem here as well, i ripped it apart a few times and found nothing.. still does it __________________ 2009 De-Badged Raven FZ6R Mods: Intuitive Racing Sliders // Competition Werkes FE // Camcorder & GPS Mounts // Motrax Flush Mounts // Pazzo Shorties // K&N Air & Oil Filters // 6000k HID Kit // Red Wheel Stripes // Tank Slapper Kit // Oberon Fuel Tank Cap / /Axio Tail Bag // +1 Front Sprocket // Integrated Smoked LED Tail Light //

11-23-2009, 10:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
jspansel Super Moderator Bike: 09 R6 Raven Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,548 Thanks: 984 Thanked 1,180 Times in 624 Posts Blog Entries: 17	See where the "horns" are coming up where the windshield attaches? Thats where mine was doing it. I separated the two plastic pieces and put some black foam in it. Just enough to keep some pressure on it. Stopped it. __________________ -Jay Don't cage me, bro! -But you can REP me!!! I intend to live forever. So far, so good...

11-23-2009, 06:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
stuna Senior Member Bike: fz6r- gl 1800 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: solon springs wi Posts: 624 Thanks: 0 Thanked 121 Times in 90 Posts	i would glue some foam to the back of it . it has to be a harmoic resonace

11-23-2009, 12:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
stuna Senior Member Bike: fz6r- gl 1800 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: solon springs wi Posts: 624 Thanks: 0 Thanked 121 Times in 90 Posts	i have been working on cars for many of years . when they have a prob. like this they hang weights off of things to get rid of harmonic noises . a buzz or noise caused by vibration at a certain frequency ever notice a chamber off a intake on a car ? like a extra box , there for intake noise at a certain frequency ,its there to cancel it out . there called a quarter wave camber . my snowmobile has one on the exhaust , looks like a handle. vibes can cause some weird noises . go for a ride in a car and OPEN ONLY A REAR WINDOW . HURTS HU ? then crack open a front one ..........

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